collate
UK/kә'leit/US
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Definitions
v.
To collect and arrange (information or documents) in a proper order.
整理，汇集，把（文件等）按顺序排列。
v.
To compare texts or sets of data carefully in order to find differences.
核对，校勘（文本或数据）。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcol- (together, a form of con-) + lāt (carried, past participle of ferre) = 'brought together.' You carry separate pages or sources together so you can order them or compare them side by side — hence both 'arrange in order' and 'check against each other.'
Root lat still carries 15 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.collate data整理数据
- 2.collate documents汇集文件
- 3.collate and staple逐份整理并装订
Example Sentences
- 1.
Please collate the reports before the meeting.
- 2.
The printer can collate and staple the copies automatically.
- 3.
Editors collate the manuscripts to spot any differences.